Wind Erosion and Deposition
I Wind Erosion
A Saltation
1. Caused by Wind or Water.
2. Moves sands and smaller sediments.
a. Large Particles bounce and skip
b. Smaller Particles are lifted and carried by wind
B Deflation
1. Fine dry soil particles
2. Wind Erosion.
C Abrasion
1. Grinding and wearing away
2. Areas of powerful winds, sand all over, or really soft rocks.
a. Beaches.
b. Dunes
3 Erodes, Smooths, and polishes the rocks.
I Wind Erosion
A Saltation
1. Caused by Wind or Water.
2. Moves sands and smaller sediments.
a. Large Particles bounce and skip
b. Smaller Particles are lifted and carried by wind
B Deflation
1. Fine dry soil particles
2. Wind Erosion.
C Abrasion
1. Grinding and wearing away
2. Areas of powerful winds, sand all over, or really soft rocks.
a. Beaches.
b. Dunes
3 Erodes, Smooths, and polishes the rocks.